The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will chair a national symposium, Securing the Future of General Aviation through Pilot Training Reform, next year. Scheduled for May 4-5, 2011 in Atlanta, the symposium will feature break out sessions, an industry leadership panel, and a keynote address on the importance of training on safety, product […]
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Baron owner wins Wipaire floats
Congratulations are in order. Dan T. of Escondido, Calif. won a set of Wipline 2100 Floats from Wipaire. The winning entry was pulled by FlightPrep‘s Audrie Crane (see below) on November 13 at the AOPA Aviation Summit. The float giveaway is valued at $28,000-$31,000 “depending on installation equipment,” noted Wipaire’s Charlie Wiplinger. Since the winner […]
Pennsylvania invests $10 million in airports
Seven airports can make upgrades and safety enhancements with the aid of a $10 million state investment from PennDOT’s Aviation Capital Budget/Transportation Assistance Program, Governor Edward Rendell announced last week. The program is funded through state capital bond dollars in the General Fund budget. The grants, which are authorized by the General Assembly, are administered […]
Avfuel scholarship winners named
Avfuel Corp. has announced the winners of its annual AVTRIP Scholarship. Pilots George Hoyt and Sage Santangelo have been awarded scholarships for demonstrating excellence in general and business aviation, acute interest in the well being of the industry, and a vision of how they will use scholarship funds to further their aviation careers/hobbies. Texas resident […]
AOPA honors Marine captain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday presented the second annual Let’s Go Flying Award to U.S. Marine Corps Captain Gabriel Glinsky for his efforts to organize and teach a ground school for his fellow unit members while on active duty in Afghanistan. In 2009 while serving in Afghanistan, Capt. Glinsky, a V-22 […]
Oklahoma aeronautics director wins AOPA award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for government officials to Victor Bird, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft, Jr. Award is presented annually to an elected or appointed government official, whether federal, state, local, or foreign, who has made significant contributions to the […]
Volunteer wins award for saving S98
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for individuals to Marjy Leggett, a volunteer for AOPA’s Airport Support Network, for her efforts to promote and protect her home Airport, Vista Field (S98) in Kennewick, Washington. The Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award is presented annually to an individual who has […]
California pilot honored
A self-described “Mooney Girl” is this year’s recipient of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) Joseph Crotti Award for service to general aviation (GA) in California. Jolie Lucas, founder of the Mooney Ambassadors, was honored for her work to protect Oceano Airport (L52) in San Luis Obispo County. A local developer decided he had […]
Montana governor recognizes aviation
In response to recent contact from Recreational Aviation Foundation President John McKenna acknowledging November as Aviation Month, the Governor of Montana issued an official Letter of Recognition of Montana’s aviation industry and its contribution to the state. The letter states, “Montana’s airports provide mobility for business, recreational, and family travelers and provide facilities for vital […]